Train from Sion to Brunnen

🇨🇭 Sion → 🇨🇭 Brunnen

Straight-line Distance

128 km

NE (47.6°)

Rail Distance

~166 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~46m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

29.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 32.4 kg

Taking the train saves 29.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇨🇭

Origin

Sion
🇨🇭

Destination

Brunnen

Journey Tips

SBB trains connect Sion and Brunnen on Lake Lucerne, typically changing at Bern or Visp and continuing via Lucerne. The journey traverses the Swiss Mittelland before descending to this scenic resort. Brunnen is an excellent base for the Rütli Meadow and Wilhelm Tell country.

Scenic Highlight

The arrival at Brunnen beside the intensely blue waters of Lake Uri, ringed by sheer limestone cliffs and forested mountains, is one of Switzerland's most spectacular lakeside settings.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this route, and Supersaver fares booked in advance offer the best value for those without a pass.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Brunnen

🇨🇭 Altdorf 14 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 40 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 38 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 71 km 🇨🇭 Visp 96 km

Also from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Sion to Brunnen takes approximately 46m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~166 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Sion to Brunnen is approximately 166 km (128 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Sion to Brunnen emits approximately 2.8 kg of CO2, compared to 32.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 29.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Sion to Brunnen typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Sion and Brunnen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27